July 2009

The World’s
Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Celebrates 125 Years!

Payson, Az
August 14-16

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Contents
Attractions......................................................................6 Northern AZ...................................................................7-9
Central Arizona......................................................... 10-11 Parker.............................................................................17
Colorado River Region................................................. 16-17 Pet Friendly Arizona.........................................................21
Events, Featured....................................................... 12-13 Phoenix Metro............................................................ 10-11
July Events....................................................................4 Prescott Area.....................................................................7 Main Office -Tucson
August Events...............................................................5 Rim Country......................................................................3 Publisher/Editor. . . . . . . Anthony Venuti
September Events.........................................................6 RV Resorts & Campgrounds......................................... 22-23
Grand Canyon.................................................................... 8 Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlis McVey
Southern Arizona........................................................ 14-15
Lodging........................................................................... 21 SW Regional....................................................................18 Art Director. . . . . . . . . . . Manny Stacey
Mesa............................................................................... 11 Statewide Map........................................................... 12-13 Associate Editor. . . . . . . . Pam Marlowe
Mexico............................................................................ 19 Tucson.............................................................................15
Native American Culture.................................................. 20 White Mountains...............................................................9 Regional Account
Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . Byron Marlowe
Senior Account
Letter From the Publisher Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Frey
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The World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Payson, Az

Celebrates 125 Years! August 14-16

T he 125th Annual World’s Oldest

Continuous Rodeo takes place in
Payson, AZ on August 14,15, and 16.
Up Close and Personal

This rodeo gets you “up close and per-

Everyone Loves a Parade

The Annual Rodeo Parade will return Rodeo Schedule

This PRCA sanctioned rodeo continues
the tradition of cowboys, horses and
cranky bulls.
sonal” with the cowboys, the livestock
and the traditions of rodeo. There are a
huge variety of vendors selling food and
cowboy clothing, hats and western items.
The “Mutton Bustin’” for kids gives a
child the chance to ride a real sheep,
with the crowd going wild.
to its roots and be held on Payson’s His-
torical Main St., beginning at Green Val-
ley Park and ending at Sawmill Crossing.
Al McCoy, Announcer for the Phoenix
Suns, will be the main announcer for the
parade. Dan Marjele and Tim Kimpton
(Assistant Coach and Commentator for
the Phoenix Suns) will be special ambas-
sadors for this year’s parade.
The Rodeo Parade will feature riders,
floats, classic cars, tractors, bands, cow-
boys, cowgirls and lots of surprises. The
parade will end at the lush, cool, relaxing
Green Valley Park - you can sit by the
lakes, do a little fishing or just stroll with
the geese and ducks.
Friday - August 14
“Tough Enough To Wear Pink”
Benefit for Breast Cancer Research
1st Performance - World’s Oldest
Continuous Rodeo
7:00 pm (Gates open at 5:00 pm)
Saturday - August 15
2nd Performance - World’s Oldest
Continuous Rodeo
1:00 pm (Gates open at 11:00 am)
3rd Performance - World’s Oldest
Continuous Rodeo
7:00 pm (Gates open at 5:00 pm)

In the Beginning...
In the 1800’s, Payson was mostly a
flat, grassy spot where cowboys could
gather up their scattered, near-wild
herds during the fall roundups and
prepare to drive them down to Phoenix
or to the railroad line in Winslow.
Naturally enough, the cowboys spent
a lot of time boasting and then staging
impromptu contests to both establish
bragging rights and win enough money
to have a good time during their time
off. So began the August Doin’s…125
years later we celebrate the World’s Old-
est Continuous Rodeo.
The color pink is not something you
would associate with the tough sport
of rodeo - however, breast cancer has
touched the lives of many rodeo families.
The 125th Annual World’s Oldest Con-
tinuous Rodeo has designated the 7:00
PM performance on Friday, August 14
as their “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”
event. Anyone wearing pink to the per-
formance will generate a $1.00 donation
to Payson’s Healthy Woman Program.
Pink items will be on sale to benefit
breast cancer research and the Healthy
Woman Program.
All of this is less than a tank of gas
away-ROUND TRIP! Come join us in the
Cool Mountain Town of Payson.
Sunday - August 16
4th Performance - World’s Oldest
Continuous Rodeo
1:00 pm (Gates open at 11:00 am)
Ticket Prices
Preferred Seating: Online only $22
Adults: Online $14.50 - At the Gate $18
Seniors: At the Gate $12
Kids (12 and under): At the gate - $7.00
Under 5: FREE
For more information, contact
the Chamber of Commerce at
1-800-6PAYSON

Cowboy Up!
Cool Things to Do in Rim Country At Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
1. Historic Main Street 7. East Verde Recreation Area
Historic buildings, antiques, shopping, Streamside and scattered campsites,
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walking tour, restaurants. 928-468-6074 trout fishing, hiking, birding, photography,

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2. Rim Country Museum
Logging, mining, ranching and ancient
history exhibits, gift shop. Oldest western
Forest Service Ranger Station and 1905
Haught Cabin. 928-474-3483
3. Zane Grey Cabin Replica
This famous cabin, prior to its destruc-
tion in the Dude Fire, attracted worldwide
Zane Grey fans. Now reconstructed in
meticulous detail, located in Green Valley
Park. 928-474-3483
4. Mazatzal Hotel and Casino
Slots, gaming activities, food, entertain-
ment. 1-800-777-play(7529),
www.777play.com
5. Payson Golf Course
9 or 18 holes, driving range, golf carts,
pro shop, light refreshments, lessons avail-
able. 928-474-2273
6. Shoofly Village ruins
Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. Call
Payson Ranger Station. 928-474-7900
8. General Crook’s Trail (est. 1872)
Follow the footsteps of history. Coconino
National Forest. 928-527-3600
9. Strawberry School (c.1885)
Treasured landmark and registered
historical site. Authentic demonstrations of
pioneer life. 1-800-6PAYSON
10. Antique shops galore! Call or visit
the chamber for a map with locations.
11. Pine Walking Tour
Self-guided tour of historic Pine, an-
tiques, gift stores. 928-476-3547,
1-800-6PAYSON
12. Diamond Point Look-Out
Quartz collection area, surface only.
Payson Ranger Station. 928-474-7900
13 Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
Fish-feeding, self-guided tour, photog-
raphy, birding. Forest Road 289. Arizona
Game & Fish, 928-478-4200
Casino’s Triple Seven Midnight Hotel & Casino, Brandon Shepard and
Mechanical Rodeo on August 14th & Rodeo Ruckus will be there. There is
15th. It’s the 2nd annual a $5 cover charge on
mechanical rodeo with this night. On Saturday
events including Bullda- night the Sam Morrison
cious the Mechanical Bull, Band, a Bob Seger Trib-
Legacy Lasso, Bareback ute, will put on quite a
Jack’s Quick Draw, and show! Everyone loves
Rodeo Relay. You could music from the 80’s.
win cash and prizes.
Tickets are $15.00
If you have ever seen or $10 with your Play-
the beautiful belt buckles ers Club card and can
that are being worn by last year’s win- be bought in the Dream Catcher Gift
ners you would be jealous! You too can shop or at the door. This will also allow
win the custom belt buckle if you are you to compete or be a spectator for the
brave enough to do each of the timed 777Midnight Mechanical Rodeo. The
events and compete for the All Around event starts at 8 PM and runs to Mid-
Cowboy or Cowgirl Title. night.
Plenty will be happening at this event. Come see for yourself and you will
For those of you who want to kick up understand why people are uttering, “It’s
your heels Friday night at the Mazatzal the Mazatzal Magic.”
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Destination July Events

JUL 2-5 FLAGSTAFF
54th Coconino County Horse Races
Fort Tuthill, exit 337 off I-17 - Exciting Thoroughbred
& Quarter Horse racing! Live pari-mutuel wagering,
open 11a, post time 1p. Adults $3, ages 6-12 $2, $5
parking. 928-679-8000
JUL 3-4 DOUGLAS
4th of July Festival
Veterans Memorial Park - Li ve music, food vendors,
Sat only - Parade 10a on G Ave, fireworks at park,
largest in area. Fr 3-10p, Sat 12-10p.
520-364-2478
JUL 3-5 PINETOP
34th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Orchard behind Charlie Clark’s Restaurant - North-
eastern AZ Fine Arts Assoc. hosts vendors from all
over SW for show & sale of original works, Fri & Sat
9-5, Sun 9-4, free adm. 928-369-2939
JUL 3-5 OVERGAARD
Fourth of July in the Pines
Tall Timbers Navajo County Park off Hwy 260 - Arts
& crafts, food booths, live music, kids play area,
games. Sat only: parade 11a, fireworks show 6p Mo-
gollon HS. Fri 10-7, Sat 12-7, Sun 10-3. 928-535-5777
JUL 4 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR
97th Annual Rodeo and 4th of July Celebration
Parade 10a, Eagar to Springerville. Rodeo 1:30p at
Rodeo Grounds, adm $10, ages 5-12 $5. Also pancake
breakfast, BBQ, rodeo dance and fireworks. 1-866-
733-2123
JUL 4 WINSLOW
Independence Day Celebration
Join Winslow to celebrate the 4th of July. Largest
fireworks display in N. AZ begins shortly after dusk at
Emil Nasser Stadium. Free adm. 928-289-2434
JUL 4 WILLIAMS
Small Town 4th of July - Celebrating 100 Years!
Centennial Fourth of July photo re-enactment, all
invited to dress in period clothing from 1909 and
re-enact the photo on Route 66 at noon. One of the
biggest parades in N. Az at 6p, Rotary BBQ, ice cream
social, many more family activities. 800-863-0546
JUL 10 PINETOP
Annual Native American Art Festival Pre-Show
Hon-Dah Conference Center - Showcases the
Native American Art Festival’s premier artists. Art
raffles, hors d’oeuvres, no host bar, 6-9p. Tickets $15
advance, $20 door. 928-367-4290
JUL 11 PARKER
KLPZ 1380 AM FLOG™ Tournament
Emerald Canyon Golf Course - FLOG is golf spelled
backwards...have fun paying golf with a baseball bat!
This 9-hole best-ball affair is a fundraiser that benefits
a community organization. 928-669-9274
JUL 11-12 PINETOP
22nd Annual Native American Art Festival
Hon-Dah Resort Casino Festival Grounds - Na-
tive American arts & crafts, demos, music, Native
American food, 9a-4p, $5 at the gate, under 12 free.
800-573-4031
JUL 11-12 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
JUL 11-12 WILLCOX
Sweet Corn Extravaganza
Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins - Enjoy hot
roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on
the farm! Many other vegetables will be available for
you to pick. 8a-5:30p, free adm. 520-384-2084
JUL 17-18 SNOWFLAKE
Snowflake Pioneer Days Celebration
Parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, rodeo, BBQ,
dances, 10K run, softball & golf tournaments, historic
home tours, fireworks. For times/locations:
928-536-4331
JUL 17-18 CHANDLER
Latin Rhythms Festival
Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Latin
food, drinks & Latin music. Salsa making contest Sat.
$10 incl’s souvenir wine glass, $2 off coupon & 6 tast-
ing tickets. Fri 5-10p, Sat 11a-10p. 480-792 6927
JUL 18-19 WILLCOX
Sweet Corn Extravaganza
Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins - Enjoy hot
roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on
the farm! Many other vegetables will be available for
you to pick. 8a-5:30p, free adm. 520-384-2084
JUL 18-AUG 16 WILLCOX
Peach Mania Festival
Apple Annie’s Orchard - Weekends: All-you-can eat
pancake breakfast 7-10:30a. Lunch 11a-5p. Peach
picking all day long. Country Craft Fair Aug 1 & 2
only, 7a-5:30p. Free adm. 520-384-2084
JUL 21 SURPRISE
1 Year Anniversary Winemaker’s Dinner
Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave -
Celebrate with us! Four courses for $40.
623-556-4810
JUL 22-25 ST. JOHNS
Annual Pioneer Days
Parade, basketball tournaments, storytelling, dances
each night, campfire circle, rodeo, free ice cream
social, BBQ. 928-337-2000
JUL 24-25 PRESCOTT
11th Annual Indian Art & Navajo Rug Auctions
Smoki Museum - Fri. sale of pottery, baskets,
jewelry, etc. Preview 1-4p, auction 5p. Preview of rugs
Sat. 9a-noon, auction 1p, free adm. 928-445-1230
JUL 24-26 WILLIAMS
Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo
Bob Dean Rodeo Arena - Real working cowboys get
together and put on a big rodeo for themselves; great
fun to watch. Daily 1p, dance Fr & Sa. 928-853-6495
JUL 24-26 SHOW LOW
White Mountains Roundup - Cowboy Poetry,
Music & Art
Show Low School District Auditorium & campus -
Az celebration of the National Day of the American
Cowboy. Juried art show, vendors, performances
from national storytellers and Cowboy poets.
1-866-532-4070
JUL 25 APACHE JUNCTION
3rd Annual National Day of the Cowboy
Goldfield Ghost Town - Drover’s Procession Pa-
rade, a Mustache Contest, Fast Draw Show Downs,
Cowgirl Fashion Show, two stages of western
entertainment and more! 9-5, free adm, $2 parking.
480-982-3141
JUL 25 SUPERIOR
La Noche de Vaquero
Tequila Tasting, beer garden, entertainment, Wild
West Water Corral w/water slide ($10 unlimited
rides), Concert “Mogollon” 8:30p ($10 presale, $15
door), more. 4p-1:30a. 520-689-0200
JUL 25 HAWLEY LAKE
Apache Arts & Crafts Festival
Hawley Lake, Rt 473 off 260, near Hawley Lake
store - Artist booths, Crown Dancers, other enter-
tainment, storytelling, 10a-3p. 928-338-1230
JUL 25-26 PRESCOTT
4th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row
Downtown - Gunfighter competitions, 1800s
costume contest, vendors galore and some Rootin
Tootin Good Times! Benefits Yavapai Big Brothers/
Big Sisters. 9a-4p, free adm. 928-771-0585
JUL 31-AUG 1 EAGAR
Eagar Daze
Junior rodeo, barrel race, team roping; mud mania,
logging events, ice cream social, vendors & more!
928-333-4128 ext. 223
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JUL 4 TAYLOR
JUL 17-18 SURPRISE
Latin Rhythms Festival Snowflake Pioneer 5th Annual Rim Country
Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo
Taylor Rodeo Complex - Flag raising ceremony, firing
of the anvil, BBQ, rodeo, dance, patriotic program,
Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave -
Latin food, drinks & Latin music, Chihuahua races Days Celebration Quilt Roundup
fireworks, Taylor 10K & 2 mile run, softball tourna-
Fri and Salsa making & Jalepeno eating contests Sat.
623-556-4810 July 17 & 18 November 13-15th, 2009
ment & free swimming. 928-536-7366 or 928-536-4331
JUL 18 WILLCOX • Visit the best example of a Mormon
JUL 4-5 FLAGSTAFF Willcox Western Heritage Day pioneer town in the Southwest
76th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture Indian and Western historians in costume, hands on • Performances
Museum of Northern Arizona - Oldest Hopi activities, entertainment, antique tractors, vendors. In • Arts and Crafts Fair
art show in the world! 60+ Hopi artists w/ katsina conjunction with Chiricahua Regional Museum’s 10th
dolls, baskets, weaving, pottery, painting & jewelry; anniv. 800-200-2272
• Music and Entertainment Teachers
traditional music, dances, food; 9a-5p, $7-$4. 928- • Rodeo • Parade • Fireworks Marti Michell
774-5213 JUL 18-19 FLAGSTAFF • Golf & Softball Tournaments Sharon Schamber
11th Annual AZ Highland Celtic Festival • 10k Fun Run • Quilt Shows Gina Perkes
JUL 4-5 FLAGSTAFF Foxglen Park - Bagpipes, kilts, folk-dances, traditional Laura Wasilowski
Independence Day Festival foods, caber toss, kids’ activities, , 9a-6p Sa, 10a-4p Su. • Guided Home Tours
Lisa Brothman
Pioneer Museum - Living history groups: Civil War $10 adults for 1 day, $15 for 2, $4 kids 3-12 for 1 day,
Artillery Unit, Mountain Men, craft demos including $6 for 2, 928-556-3161 Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce
spinning, weaving, woodworking & camp cooking. Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce For more information and Registration Form
Adm $1 per person, 10a-4p. 928-774-6272 113 N. Main St. Ste. A
Indicates Native www.rimcountryquiltroundup.com
928-536-4331 1.800.672.9766
American Related Events www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org

National Day of the Cowboy

Eagar Daze
RB Burnham & Co
Native Auctions
July 24 & 25 Prescott, AZ
Superior, Arizona 11th Annual Smoki Museum Indian
Art & Navajo Rug Auctions
“La Noche de Vaquero” Friday, Indian Art Auction 5 pm
Saturday, Navajo Rug Auction 1pm 2009
July 25, 2009 Q Family Fun Events Q Mud Mania
Q Logging Events Q Pole Climbing
In concert “Mogollon” sePtember 12 PAge, AZ
Q Horseshoe Tourney Q Jr. Rodeo
3rd Annual Blair’s Trading Post
$10 presale / $15 at the door Indian Art Auction Q Barrel Race Q Fun Run

Gun Smoke Saloon Q Pancake Breakfast Q Biathlon

Wild West Water Corral Preview 11–12:30, Auction at 1 pm Q Foot Rodeo

Q Karaoke
Q Fire Engine Rides
Q Sheep, Calf, Steer Riding
$10 Unlimited Riding sePtember 19 gAnAdo, AZ Q Flag Ceremony Q Kiddies Squirt

Native Art Auction Q Dummy Roping Q Variety Show

Tequila Tasting, Beer Garden & Entertainment Hubbell Trading Post Q Dog Show Q Vendors and More
For more information contact Superior Chamber of Commerce COUPON
$1.00 OFF Admission Preview 9-11 am, Auction at Noon DST Q Ice Cream Social
520-689-0200 with this Coupon July 31st and August 1st
928.688.2777
www.superiorarizonachamber.org www.rbburnhamtrading.com www.eagar.com • 928-333-4128 ext. 223
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Destination August Events

AUG 1-2 FLAGSTAFF
60th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture
Museum of Northern AZ - 70+ artists create
innovative expressions of traditional art forms: weav-
ers, potters, basket makers, jewelers, painters. Enjoy
music, dances, storytelling & art demonstrations,
$7-$4, 9a-5p. 928-774-5213
AUG 1-2 ELGIN
Sonoita Vineyards Augustfest
3 mi S of Elgin on Elgin-Canelo Rd - Celebrate the
Harvest. Wine tasting, souvenir glass, winery &
vineyard tours, live music, dancing, grape stomping
contest. Lunch may be purchased on site from 2 local
restaurants. 10a-4p, $10 adm. 520-455-5893
AUG 1-2 FLAGSTAFF
Flagstaff Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
Wheeler Park, Aspen & Humphrey (Hwy. 180),
downtown - Featuring unusual & decorative
handcrafted art & craft, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 9a-4p, free
admission & free parking. 602-789-7222
AUG 5-9 SIERRA VISTA
Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
Windemere Hotel & Conference Center - Exhibits,
vendors, seminars, workshops and field trips to the
top birding places in SE Arizona. 520-678-8237
AUG 6 KINGMAN
31st Annual Mighty Mud Mania and Float In Movie
Fireman’s Park - Mud obstacle course, begins 10a,
FREE adm. Prizes for winners in all age divisions,
boys & girls. Followed by Float In Movie at Centen-
nial Pool at dusk, adm $2 /18 & up, $1 /17 & under.
928-757-7919
AUG 7-9 TOMBSTONE
Vigilante Days
Allen St - Honors Tombstone’s unique heritage.
Reenactments, street entertainment, hangings, chili
cook-off & 10K run. 10a-4p daily. 520-457-3451
AUG 8-9 PINETOP
19th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass
Music Festival
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - Great bands, Gospel mu-
sic, children’s workshop, jam sessions, food & crafts.
Campers - reserve spot w/chamber. Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4.
$15 at the gate, 12 & under free. 800-573-4031
AUG 8-9 PRESCOTT
59th Summer Festival of Fine Art & Crafts
Courthouse Plaza - 100+ of the finest artisans from
around the West show and sell their work, also artist
demonstrations, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p, free adm.
928-445-2510
AUG 12-16 PAYSON
125th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Multi-Event Center - Wed. Ranch Rodeo, 7p, $6.
Thurs. WPRA (Women’s) rodeo, 7p, $6. Fri-Sun.
PRCA rodeo - bull riding, calf roping, barrel rac-
ing & more. Adults $14, kids $7.50 online; at gate
$18/10. Fri 7p, Sat 1 & 7p, Sun 1p, parade Sat 9a.
928-474-4515, 800-6PAYSON
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AUG 12-16 GALLUP, NM
88th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
Red Rock State Park & downtown - 50 tribes
from US & Canada, dances, contest Pow Wow,
parades, rodeo, juried Indian art show, village artists
market. 505-863-3896
AUG 14-15 WILLIAMS
13th Annual Cool Country Cruise-In
Go back in time and enjoy the 1950s again on Route
66! Classic Car Show w/trophies for various classes.
800-863-0546
AUG 14-15 PAYSON
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s Triple 7
Midnight Mechanical Rodeo
This will be one buckin’ event! Prizes for indiv. events
including mechanical bull, an all around Cowboy/
Cowgirl awarded both nights. Brandon Shepard and
Rodeo Ruckus will entertain Fri. & Sam Morrison
Tribute to Bob Seger on Sat. 800-777-PLAY
AUG 14-15 SURPRISE
Italian American Festival
Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave -
Live music, Italian food and wine, wine-tasting and
more. 623-556-4810
AUG 15 ALPINE
14th Annual Alpine Chili Cook-Off
Rodeo Grounds - CASI sanctioned w/awards includ-
ing People’s Choice Chili, also BBQ pork loin contest
& SPAM contest, entertainment, raffle, $3 tasting
cup, 10a-5p. 928-339-1840
AUG 15-16 KINGMAN
Hualapai Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair
Hualapai Mountain Resort - Arts & crafts vendors,
food and beverages, live music, no adm fee, 9-5.
Located 12 miles above Kingman in the mountains.
928-757-3545
AUG 15-16 FREDONIA
18th Annual Heritage Celebration
& Contest Pow-wow
Kaibab Paiute Reservation - Grand Entries Sat 1 &
7p, Sun 11a, please bring own chairs. Fun run/walk,
fishing derby, So. Paiute Juried Art Show, free feast &
more. FREE ADMISSION.
928-643-7245/928-643-8313
AUG 15-16 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p.
928-284-9627
AUG 15-16 ZUNI, NM
Zuni Cultural Arts Expo
Zuni Visitor & Arts Center, 1239 Hwy 53 - Zuni
arts market emphasizing authenticity, including tra-
ditional dances, demonstrations, 10a -5p, free adm.
505-782-7238
AUG 20 TUCSON
Tucson’s 234th Birthday Celebration
El Presidio de San Agustin del Tucson, corner of
Washington & Church - American, Spanish, Mexi-
can, Confederate, Tohono O’Odham, Pascua Yaqui &
State of AZ flag ceremony incl patriotic music, period
costumes encouraged, 8a. 520-791-4213
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce Presents
AUG 22 FLAGSTAFF
Arizona Rough Riders
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living history
presentation brings Spanish American War era to life,
authentic costumes of the famous Rough Riders, 100
yr old weapons, 10a-4p, FREE adm. 928-779-4395
AUG 28-29 HOLBROOK
Old West Days Celebration
Fri: Barrel races, Hashknife Stampede Rodeo, 5-11p.
Sat: Bucket of Blood races, pancake b’fast, chili coo-
koff, parade 10a, battle of bands, more barrel races &
rodeo, fireworks, dance.
928-524-1682, 602-758-1127
AUG 28-30 PRESCOTT
Prescott Jazz Summit
Various venues - Concerts, workshops and dining to
music. Benefits music education. Adm: all concerts
badge $70, Sunday Morning Jazz Brunch $40, indiv.
concerts $25. 928-771-1268, www.prescottjazz.com
AUG 29 VALLE-WILLIAMS
5th Annual Thunder Over the Coconino
Valle Airport, intersection of Hwy 64 & Hwy 180 -
Homebuilt, warbird & antique airplane fly-in, car
show, antique tractors, kids activities, pancake b’fast,
8a-4p, adm $12, kids $6, family $30. 928-635-5280
AUG 29-30 PHOENIX
18th Annual Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St, be-
hind Frito-Lay - 60+ arts & crafts vendors, $8 meal:
hotdog or hamburger, corn on the cob & tea or coffee
(served 11a-3p), fair 10a-4p. Net proceeds from this
event are for the benefit of El Zaribah Shriners. Pay-
ments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
602-231-0300
Indicates Native
American Related Events
60th Annual Navajo Festival
Saturday, Aug 1 and Sunday, Aug 2
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Friends of Big Band Jazz presents
Sonoita Vineyards Augustfest
AUG 1-2 ELGIN
Annual
celebration of
the harvest.
$15 admission
(no reserva-
tions required) includes souvenir wine
glass, tasting of current releases, wine &
food pairings (select 3), winery tours, vine-
yard tours on tractor-drawn trailer, grape
stomping (1:30 pm), live music & dancing.
10 am - 4 pm.
Lunch may be purchased from local
restaurants including a complimentary
glass of wine. Horseback rides (on site) and
trail ride packages (reservation needed) are
available from Arizona Horseback Experi-
ence. 520-455-5696
This is the second of three annual
festivals at Sonoita Vineyards. The third
is our St. Martin’s New Release Festival
on Saturday, November 7. The Winery/
Tasting Room is open daily from 10 am - 4
pm (except major holidays). Private tours,
tastings, luncheons or special events in our
Vintage Room may be arranged.
Take Hwy 83 south from I-10. The win-
ery is located 3 miles south of Elgin at 290
Elgin-Canelo Road, 85611.
520-455-5893
www.sonoitavineyards.com
18th Annual Heritage
Celebration / Powwow
AUG 15-16 FREDONIA / PIPE
SPRINGS
Kaibab Paiute Reserva-
tion - Public invited!
Registration Aug. 15
at 11 am, Grand Entry
on Saturday 1 pm and
7 pm and on Sunday at
11 am. Head Staff MC,
Taite Honadick; AD, Nick Brokeshoulder;
Host Northern Drum, Red Creek Singers.
Drum Contest, So. Paiute Hand Drum
Contest, Open Round Dance, Hand Drum
Contest and family sponsored contest
specials.
More Events: 5K Fun Run/Walk (reg-
ister Saturday at 6 am) in front of Mobil
Station. Fishing Derby open to all who love
to fish (reg @ 6:00 am). All other activity
registration open @ 8 am - Horseshoes, 14
& up 3-on-3 Basketball Contest, So. Paiute
Juried Art Show, Hand Game, Barnyard
Scramble and much, much more.

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Destination September Events

SEP 4-7 FLAGSTAFF
60th Coconino County Fair - Party Till the Cows
Come Home
Coconino Co. Fairgrounds, I-17 Exit 337 (Fort
Tuthill County Park) - Entertainment incl perform-
ing arts on stages, 4-H livestock show and auction,
exhibits, carnival & more. Fr-Su 10-10, Mon 10-4;
adm: $8 / $5, Family Pass $25, parking $5.
928-679-8000
SEP 5 TAYLOR
Sweet Corn Festival
Parade, BBQ, arts & crafts, dances. A celebration of
Taylor farmers’ main crop: sweet corn! Free adm.
928-536-7366
SEP 12-13 KINGMAN
Kingman Street Drags VI
Beale Street - World’s largest legal street drags! From
street cars to funny cars & burnout contests. Be a
participant or be a spectator, but don’t miss it! Sat Museum of Northern Arizona Biosphere 2
10a-8p w/ street dance 8p, Su times TBD. 3101 N. Fort Valley Road The University of Arizona
866-427-7866 928-774-5213, www.musnaz.org Where science lives.
Now celebrating its 80th year, MNA is one of the great 520-838-6200, www.B2science.com
SEP 17-20 GLOBE regional museums of our world. It evokes the very
Gila County Fair spirit of the Colorado Plateau and serves as a gateway 20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker
to understanding this unique area. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 96.5. Guided tours, snacks, gift shop.
Gila County Fairgrounds - Featuring the Ameri- p.m. Adm: $7-4. 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff.
can Veterans Traveling Tribute, also 4-H activities,
exhibits, entertainment, carnival, livestock auction. FLAGSTAFF ORACLE
Adm $5/carload, 10a-10p. 3 mi. N of Globe on Hwy
60. RV park on grounds. 800-804-5623

SEP 5 WICKENBURG SEP 18-20 SCOTTSDALE

21st Annual Fiesta de Septiembre
Historic downtown - Folklorico dancers, maria-
chi groups, salsa and margarita contests, outdoor
mercado, food and beverage cantina, historic photo
exhibits, free adm, 11a-6p. 800-942-5242, www.
wickenburgchamber.com
SEP 5-6 WILLIAMS
Labor Day Parade & Rodeo
Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds - Arizona Junior Rodeo
Assoc. rodeo, fun for the whole family. Also parade
on Sat at 11a, dances and plenty of live entertainment
in downtown Williams. 928-635-1418, 800-863-0546
SEP 5-7 SONOITA
94th Annual Labor Day Rodeo
Fairgrounds - Exciting rodeo action with bulls,
broncs and more, 2p daily, adm $10 adults, $5 ages
5-12, 4 & under free. Also steak fry ($) & rodeo
dance (free). 520-455-5553
SEP 5-7 SEDONA
Moonlight Madness Festival & Sidewalk Sale
Sedona Main Street District - Music, entertainment,
kids activities, sidewalk sales and food booths along
Hwy 89A & Hwy 179, Noon-9p. 928-204-2390
SEP 5-7 PINETOP
Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Charlie Clark’s Steak House (in the Orchard), 1701 E
White Mountain Blvd - Labor Day Weekend, featur-
ing unusual & decorative handcrafted art & craft, Sat
& Sun 9-5 & Mon 9-4. Free admission & parking.
602-789-7222
SEP 9-12 ST. JOHNS
Apache County Fair
Apache County Fairgrounds - Carnival, Horse Show,
Mutt Show, 4-H, horse racing, crafts, entertainment
& more, food and fun for the whole family. Free
adm, except for racing. Wed-Fri 8a-9p, Sat 9a-5p.
928-245-0377
SEP 12 PRESCOTT VALLEY
World Arts Festival
Civic Center, 7501 E Civic Cir - World music, fine art
show, ethnic food, arts & crafts vendors, kids’ activi-
ties, free adm, Saturday 10-7. 928-759-3027
SEP 12 PAGE
3rd Annual Blair’s Trading Post
Indian Art Auction
Gun Smoke Saloon - Preview 11-12:30, Auction at
1p. www.blairstradingpost.com
El Zaribah Shrine Circus
WestWorld, 16601 N Pima Rd - Circus performanc-
es, elephant & pony rides avail for kids. Fri. 6:30p.
Sat-Sun. 11a, 3p & 6:30p. Tickets $15, under 12 free
w/adult. Net proceeds benefit El Zaribah Shriners.
Payments are not deductible as charitable contribu-
tions. 480-946-3696
SEP 18-20 CHANDLER
3rd Annual Kokopelli Bluegrass Festival
Bistro@Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Great
Bluegrass music, Bluegrass states’ food specialties
and wines. $10 incl’s 6 tasting tickets/ souvenir wine
glass, free to non-drinkers. 480-792-6927
SEP 19 GANADO
Native American Art Auction
Hubbell Trading Post - 400+ items incl weav-
ings, Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets.
Preview 9a-11a, auction noon, daylight savings time.
Also outdoor market. Free adm. 928-755-3475
SEP 19-20 OVERGAARD
22nd Annual Oktoberfest
Bison Ranch, Hwy 260 - Arts & crafts, food vendors,
entertainment, beer garden, Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-3p,
free adm, $5 donation for parking. 928-535-5777
SEP 25-26 WINSLOW
11th Annual “Standin’ On The Corner” Festival
Famous “Eagles” corner - Food, crafts, vendors
open 9a. Beer garden, entertainment. Sat. auction
11:30a w/ lots of great items. Fri. eve: Mogollon;
Sat. eve: Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles.”
Other bands incl 74th Street Band, Hack & the 57’s.
928-289-3434
SEP 25-27 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
34th Annual Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show
Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex - 100+
arts & crafts vendors, Fr 5-8p, Sa 9a-4p, Su 9a-4p,
$2 adm, 12 & under free ( Free adm. Fri). Also this
weekend: Parade, Antique Show, Quilt Show,10K/2
mi Fun Run, Car Show. 800-573-4031, pineto-
plakesidechamber.com
SEP 26-27 KINGMAN
Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA
Rodeo and Parade
Celebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman
days, 39th annual parade on Sat at 10a (Beale St),
rodeo at 1p at the Mohave County Fairgrounds on
Sat & Sun. 866-427-7866
Dolly Steamboat
480-827-9144
www.dollysteamboat.com
Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week.
Enjoy narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises
and private charters. Wheelchair assessable. 16 miles
Northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88.
APACHE JUNCTION
Meteor Crater
800-289-5898
www.meteorcrater.com
550 ft. deep, nearly 1 mile across! Many interactive
displays and exhibits, big screen theater, gift shop,
guided rim trail tours (weather permitting) 9:15 - 2:15.
Admission fee (seasonal hours). Between Flagstaff and
Winslow on I-40, 6 miles south off exit 233.
FLAGSTAFF
Out of Africa
4020 N. Cherry Rd.
928-567-2840, outofafricapark.com
Authentic African Safari Tours. Feed giraffe, zebra and
more aboard Safari vehicles. Take a Tram or walk for
closeup encounters of lions, tigers, bears and other large
predators. 3 miles west of I-17 on Hwy 260.
CAMP VERDE
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
& Cowboy Hall of Fame
150 N. Railroad Ave.
520-384-4583, 877-234-4111
www.rexallenmuseum.org
Features the life of Rex Allen, Rex Allen, Jr., Willcox Cow-
boy Hall of Fame, photo history of the Cowbelles, western
stars. Gift shop. 10-4. Adm: $2 single, $3 couple, $5 family.
WILLCOX
Besh-Ba-Gowah
Archaeological Park
150 N. Pine St.,
928-425-0320
Offers a glimpse into the long vanished Salado cul-
ture. Walk within restored rooms in this 700-year old
pueblo and visit the museum. Open 9-5, adm: $3, 65 &
over - $2, under 12 free.
GLOBE
National Geographic
Visitor Center (IMAX)
928-638-2468 | explorethecanyon.com
IMAX Theater, interpretive presentations & exhibits;
FREE maps, National Geographic Store, AZ Office of
Tourism, Explorer’s Café, and more!
GRAND CANYON
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Rd.
520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org
21 acres with some 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds
of plants. Includes hummingbirds, javelinas and coy-
otes, bird of prey shows (seasonal). Open daily. Call for
seasonal hours & prices
TUCSON
Trail Dust Town
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
520-296-4551, www.traildusttown.com
Originally constructed as a movie set with old-fashioned
town square & gazebo. Enjoy a carousel, train, gold-panning,
stunt shows and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Pinnacle
Peak Steakhouse is Home of the Famous Cowboy Steak!
TUCSON

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MAG Summer Art Festival

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historic Courthouse Plaza in Prescott. scholarships are given each year.
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8 & 9 from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and known, not only has a larger membership,
from 9 am - 4 pm on Sunday. but their guild building houses the Moun-
With 100 plus booths of painting, tain Artists Gallery open 7 days a week,
ceramics, jewelry, metal sculpture, weav- meeting rooms, workshop rooms, and a
ing and woodworking, the festival has resource library. Workshops instructed
something for every taste and pocketbook. by nationally known artists are held every
There are live art demonstrations daily month and are open to both members and
and also yummy food to enjoy. non-members. Northern Arizona Cities & Towns
Alpine Dinnehosto Kachina Village Overgaard
With the temperate mountain climate Two one-week art camps for young Ash Fork Eagar Kaibito Page
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Cameron Fort Defiance Lake Montezuma Pinedale Skull Valley
wonderful destination for the whole fam- The Guild also sponsors a two-weekend Camp Verde Fredonia Leupp Pinetop-Lakeside Snowflake
ily. Besides the August show the guild also Carrizo Ganado Lower Greasewood Pinon Springerville
tri-city studio tour in the fall with over Cedar Ridge Grand Canyon Lukachukai Polacca Supai
puts on a spring show held annually on 60 artists at 20 studios. Chambers Village Lupton Prescott Taylor
Chilchinbito Gray Mountain Many Farms Prescott Valley Teec Nos Pos
Mothers Day weekend at the plaza. Chinle Greer Marble Canyon Red Rock Cove Tes Nez Iah
Chino Valley Happy Jack Mayer Rock Point The Gap
From their meager beginning in 1950 Don’t Miss This! Cibeque Heber McNary Rough Rock Tonalea
with 25 members meeting in a local store’s Clarkdale Hillside Mexican Water Round Rock Tsaile
JUL 24-25 PRESCOTT Clay Springs Holbrook Moenkopi St. Johns Tuba City
back room to the 300 plus members today, 11th Annual Indian Art &
Concho Hotevilla Mormon Lake Saint Michaels Tusayan
Congress Houck Mountainaire Sanders Vernon
the goal has always been the promotion Navajo Rug Auctions Cottonwood Humboldt Munds Park Sawmill Williams
and education of the arts. Since the mid Smoki Museum - Fri. sale of pottery, bas- Cow Springs
Crown King
Indian Wells
Iron Springs
Navajo
Nazlini
Second Mesa
Sedona
Window Rock
Winslow
1990’s a portion of guild proceeds goes to kets, jewelry, etc. Preview 1-4p, auction Desert View Jacob Lake North Rim Seligman Woodruff
Dewey Jerome Nutrioso Shonto Yarnell
their scholarship fund, which provides 5p. Preview of rugs Sat. 9a-noon, auction Dilkon Joseph City
scholarships to graduating high school 1p, free adm. 928-445-1230

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if you plan your visit at the last minute.
Relax aboard a guided motorcoach
tour through the beautiful expanse, or
just watch the sunrise. Daily ranger pro-
grams help you discover 1.7 billion years
of history embedded in the canyon walls.
Experience a rare and beloved tradition
as you amble your way to the bottom of
the canyon on the back of a sure-footed
mule.
On the canyon floor, you can retire
for the night at the legendary Phantom
Ranch. Then head back to the rim and
retreat to a rustic cabin at Bright Angel
Lodge. Or choose the elegance of the
historic El Tovar, where you’ll find our
gracious staff very accommodating.
And if all of these adventures have
you working up an appetite, you’re in
luck, because this is the home of the
celebrated and historic El Tovar Din-
ing Room and a legacy of fine food. The
dining room is open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner. Reservations for dinner are
strongly recommended; call 928-638-
2631 up to 30 days in advance.
Order up a quick bite at Yavapai or
Maswik cafeteria or an entire feast at the
Arizona Room. Or have your favorite
beverage at the Maswik Sports Bar or
El Tovar Lounge. At the South Rim, the
choices are endless - and they’re all just
outside your door.
Call today for the best lodging selec-
tions and availability. Grand Canyon
National Park Lodges - we’re not just
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Xanterra Parks & Resorts is an autho-
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Grand Canyon...one of the world’s
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weekends of July 18-19 and August
15-16, Grand Canyon National Park will
offer FEE-FREE entry into the park.
The National Geographic Visitor
Center located one mile south of the
south rim entrance to Grand Canyon
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unparalleled opportunity to enrich
their Grand Canyon experience. Avoid
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within the Park by parking your ve-
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Center and taking a FREE Park & Ride
Shuttle into the park (shuttle pick up is
every 15 minutes).
Also available at the Visitor Center
are free Canyon maps, regional infor-
mation, Canyon history and the contin-
ued run of the World’s most watched
IMAX® film ever...Grand Canyon-The
Hidden Secrets. The 35-minute movie
penetrates the innermost depths of
Grand Canyon taking viewers where
they could never go on a giant seven-
story high screen with digital surround
sound. The film moves through time,
starting with the mysterious Anasazi
who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years
ago, to Major John Wesley Powell’s chal-
lenges in conquering the unexplored
Canyon and raging Colorado River in
1869.
The National Geographic Visitor Cen-
ter also offers convenient services such
as sightseeing tours (ground and air),
National Geographic Store & Exhibits,
Arizona Office of Tourism, Explorer’s
Café with Pizza Hut Express and much
more!
Added value for the 2009 season!
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be here by sunset.
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Cool Things to Do Goin’ on a Treasure Hunt CALENDAR

Antique Shopping in the White Mountains JUL 10 PINETOP
Native American Art Festival Pre-Show
Casa Malpais Museum and Ruins,
Springerville Hon-Dah Conference Center - Showcases
by Peter Judge Harvest Moon Antiques: 928-367-6973
the Native American Art Festival’s premier
An ancient Native American ceremonial

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site with Great Kiva, astronomical ob- Antique shopping in the artists. Art raffles, hors d’oeuvres, no host

servatory and natural staircase. Museum
features archaeological treasures from
the ruins and a historical pioneer section.
Open 7 days a week, 8a-4p, tours of the
ruins are daily at 9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375
Historic Home Tour, Snowflake
Walking Tour of homes on the National
Historic Register. Visitors can tour the
Stinson Pioneer Museum, Flake Memorial
Home and the Smith Memorial Home.
Tours available daily Mon.-Sat. or by appt.,
donations accepted. 928-536-4881
Hon-Dah Resort Casino,
Pinetop-Lakeside
128 well appointed king and queen rooms,
an all-season pool, spa and sauna, and
the Indian Pine Restaurant. Also Las
Vegas-style entertainment in The Timbers
Lounge and exciting gaming with 500
slots and unlimited progressive jackpots,
live Poker and live Blackjack. 800-929-8744
Lyman Lake State Park
One of the few permanent water skiing
slalom courses in the state plus fishing,
camping, hiking. A pontoon boat ride
across the lake takes visitors to Petroglyph
Trail. Located 11 miles south of St. Johns
on US 191. 928-337-4441
in
White Mountains is a hobby unto valuable resource for finding the shops bar, 6-9p. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door.
928-367-4290
itself. With over twenty antique and will save the time of looking on the
shops to choose from, the inventory of side streets. Keep in mind that most of JUL 11-12 PINETOP
these shops is as unique and diverse as the shops cater to the weekend visitor 22nd Native American Art Festival
the owners themselves. I never hesitate and might not be open during the week. Hon-Dah Resort Casino Festival Grounds
to ask the owner if there is something I All together the antique stores in this - Native American arts & crafts, demos,
do not see, and this usually leads me to a region can accommodate an amazing music, Native American food, 9a-4p, $5 at
the gate, under 12 free. 800-573-4031
suggestion of a shop that has or may have day of shopping. I usually start with the
what I’m looking for.
store furthest from me and work my way JUL 17-18 SNOWFLAKE
Many of the shops in the White back to the hotel, so that when my shop- Snowflake Pioneer Days Celebration
Mountain region are found on Highway ping is done, I am home. I also find that Parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, rodeo,
260 between Heber and Eagar, with a this lowers my gas cost. BBQ, dances, 10K run, softball & golf tour-
few located in Snowflake and Springer- Shopping for antiques in this region naments, historic home tours, fireworks.
ville. For times/locations: 928-536-4331
is especially great if you are looking for
The antique shops in the White
vintage Native American baskets, pot- JUL 22-25 ST. JOHNS
Mountains have printed a directory of tery, jewelry, rugs and more. Located a Annual Pioneer Days
businesses along with a map. This can short drive from the White Mountain Parade, basketball tournaments, storytell-
be picked up at a number of locations Apache and Navajo reservations, this ing, dances each night, campfire circle,
including at Harvest Moon Antiques could be an excellent opportunity to find rodeo, free ice cream social, BBQ.
between Pinetop and Lakeside (look for 928-337-2000
that special something for your home.
the tipis) and Outhouse Antiques, 182 Whether you’re looking for a Babe JUL 24-26 SHOW LOW
W. White Mountain Blvd. This is a very Ruth baseball bat, an old wagon to go in White Mountains Roundup - Cowboy
front of your cabin, or a Victorian buffet Poetry, Music & Art
for your dining room, there is bound to Show Low School District Auditorium &
be a shop that has what you need. campus - Juried art show, vendors, per-
formances from national storytellers and
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Aguila
Ahwatukee
Apache Junction
El Mirage
Eloy
Florence
Kearny
Mammoth
Maricopa
Payson
Peoria
Peridot
Scottsdale
Sentinel
Strawberry
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
Arizona City Florence Mesa Phoenix Sun City Exploring Salado Culture in Globe
Black Canyon City Junction Miami Picacho Sun City West
Buckeye Fountain Hills Mobile Pine Superior The earliest residents of 928-425-0320
Carefree Friendly Corner Morristown Punkin Center Surprise
Casa Grande Gila Bend New River Queen Creek Tempe the Globe area were the Ho-

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Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Rio Verde Wickenburg A.D. 900. After several hundred years, There is also an excellent museum at
Chuichu Globe Paloma San Carlos Winkelman this culture was replaced by that of an- the park where you can watch a video
Circle City Goodyear Paradise Valley San Manuel Wintersburg
Claypool Hayden Wittman other group known as the Salado Indians. explaining the life of this past civilization.
Coolidge Inspiration Young In the 1200’s they built several pueblos Then enjoy a walk through the exhibits of
Dudleyville Kaka along the banks of Pinal Creek. pottery, clothing, jewelry, tools and other
Shortly after 1400 the pueblos were artifacts found there. The museum’s col-
CENTRAL AZ abandoned and the civilization of the lection of Salado pottery is the world’s
CITIES & TOWNS Salado people mysteriously disappeared. largest! It is interesting to note that trad-
The area remained uninhabited until the ing was widespread - jewelry was found
Apache people made it their homeland made of shells from the Pacific Ocean and
sometime after A.D. 1600. The name Gulf of Mexico.
Besh-Ba-Gowah comes from the Apache Directions: To find Besh-Ba-Gowah
language and translates to English as from Phoenix follow U.S. Hwy 60 to
“place of metal.” Globe, turn left onto Broad Street. Make
At Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park a right turn onto Jess Hayes Road and the
on the outskirts of present day Globe you Park is on the right. From Tucson turn left
can walk within the restored rooms of off Hwy 60 onto Hill St, then right onto
one such Salado pueblo. The pueblo was Broad St. and immediate left off Broad to
built in stories. Many of the ground floor Jess Hayes Rd.
rooms were used for storage as upper levels The park and museum are open 9 am to
were added for living areas. 5 pm daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christ-
Climb the re-created ladder and enter a mas and New Year’s Day). Special pro-
typical second story room in the same way grams are offered periodically on excava-
as the ancient Salado did. You will find tion and history of the site. See the ad on
this page for a discounted admission.
CALENDAR
JUL 17-18 CHANDLER
The Peralta Stone Maps
Latin Rhythms Festival New Exhibit at Superstition Mountain Museum
Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St
- Latin food, drinks & Latin music. Chihua- The stories of their discov- 480-983-4888
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RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN
14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed
Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles
Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped
Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement
• Located just outside of Globe
928-425-0320
25% OFF with Coupon
27500 N. Alma School Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ
480-792 6927
JUL 25 SUPERIOR
La Noche de Vaquero
Tequila Tasting, beer garden, entertain-
ment, Wild West Water Corral w/water slide
($10 unlimited rides), Concert “Mogollon”
8:30p ($10 presale, $15 door), more. 4p-
1:30a. 520-689-0200
AUG 29-30 PHOENIX
18th Annual Family Cornfest, Arts &
Crafts Fair
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th
St, behind Frito-Lay - 60+ arts & crafts ven-
dors, $8 meal: hotdog or hamburger, corn
on the cob & tea or coffee (served 11a-3p),
fair 10a-4p. Net proceeds from this event
are for the benefit of El Zaribah Shriners.
Payments are not deductible as charitable
contributions. 602-231-0300
SEP 5 WICKENBURG
21st Annual Fiesta de Septiembre
800-942-5242
as varied as the legends of the Lost
Dutchman Gold Mine itself. One ver-
sion is that the maps were discovered and
dug up by Travis Tumlinson in l949, on
a small hill above the Fish Creek Bridge.
He then used the stone maps to search for
what he believed to be a group of Spanish
mines.
Another story is that they were stolen
by two Mexican nationals from the base-
ment of a church in Arispa, Mexico, and
taken to Texas where they were sold to
Travis Tumlinson, who brought them to
Arizona. Tumlinson believed they showed
a route to the Peralta mines or treasure
troves in the Superstition Mountains.
other stories, all eventually conclude
that they came into the possession of
the Flagg Foundation. What these stone
maps purport to depict are what one
chooses to interpret. Do the maps lead to
18 gold mines in the Superstitions? Are
they directions to gold mine sites or hid-
den treasures?
Indeed, some analysts and treasure
seekers believe the maps describe areas in
New Mexico, Texas or Old Mexico.
The secrets revealed, like beauty, lie in
the eyes of the beholder. What do YOU
think?
Superstition Mountain Historical Soci-
ety acknowledges and expresses apprecia-
tion to the A.L. Flagg Foundation, which
is now The Arizona Mineral and Mining
Museum Foundation, for lending these
original stone maps to us for our patrons
and all interested parties to view, study
and enjoy.
The Superstition Mountain Museum is
located at 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache
Junction, AZ 85219. Hours: 9-4 daily.
Adm: $5 adults, $4 seniors 55 & over,
under 17 free with adult.

(480) 585-7277
www.reatapass.com
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Lodging, Dining Stay Cool this Summer in Mesa Beat the Heat
Play Indoors or Explore after Sunset Be a Water Baby!
& Activity Guide It’s that time of year 480-827-4700, There are four lakes near Mesa to keep
again…the lazy days of sum- VisitMesa.com water sports enthusiasts happy all sum-

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G time when residents crank up the Usery Mountain Park in East Mesa ski, power drive a speedboat or dream
Arizona Museum of Natural History of catching a really big fish, you’ll find
53 N. MacDonald St. A/C, pour on the sunscreen, fight for offers guided evening nature hikes and
480-644-2230 the closest parking spot and get creative walks throughout the summer. 3939 N. nearby Apache, Canyon, Saguaro and
www.azmnh.org about how to best avoid the heat. Usery Pass Road, 480-384-0032 Roosevelt lakes perfect spots to enjoy
Set sail on the Dolly Steamboat at your favorite sport. This chain of lakes
But few realize there are ample ways to awaits you with full marinas to meet all
Arizona Museum for Youth Canyon Lake and watch Arizona’s night
35 N. Robson St. keep cool this summer in Mesa. Plan to your needs for cool outdoor recreation.
480-644-2468 escape the sun at indoor attractions, or stars twinkle on the water. This summer
www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com become a night owl and explore the town take in either a Twilight Dinner Cruise Canyon Lake
after sunset. Get ready to play tourist or a popular Twilight Astronomy Cruise. Reservoir lake with awesome scenery
Arizona Wing of the Commemorative right here in southern Arizona! Offering an exciting alternative to dining as it twists and turns for about 10 miles
Air Force Museum
2017 N. Greenfield Rd., 85215 You can cool off but still work up a in the Phoenix area, entrees are served through a magnificent gorge. Summary:
480-924-1940 sweat taking it all in at Amazing Jake’s buffet style and vary by night. Guests can designated swimming area, boat ramps,
www.arizonawingcaf.com Food & Fun. This 90,000-square-foot also bring their own libations on board. three recreation sites open year round
center features an all -you-can-eat buf- Call for dates, details and pricing. 480- at no charge, great fishing and the Dolly
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater-West 827-9144, www.dollysteamboat.com Steamboat, a replica of an early Ameri-
5247 E. Brown Rd. fet, 12 bowling lanes, indoor go-karts, can double-decker sternwheeler riverboat
480-325-6700 bumper karts, laser tag, children’s rides And don’t forget about summer savings with 90-minute narrated nature tour or a
www.broadwayp- and a slew of video games to keep kids at Mesa hotels, resorts and attractions. Twilight Dinner Cruise.
almwest.com and adults smiling. 1830 E. Baseline Rd., Arizonans are encouraged to pack their Canyon Lake Marina: 480-288-9233
480-926-7499 bags and save gas by booking a vacation
Dolly Steamboat
Canyon Lake/ Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical close to home. With hotel rates up to Saguaro Lake
Apache Junction Garden are offered Thursdays and Satur- 50% off what you’d pay in high season, One of six Salt River Project lakes created
480-827-9144 days from 7-9 pm, June through August. it’s easy to save this summer and enjoy by Mountain Dam. Summary: Boat rent-
www.dollysteam- Free with admission, flashlight tours are lazy days of lounging poolside and taking als with your choice of pontoons, single
boat.com in all that Mesa has to offer. or double kayaks, canoes, fishing boats
a perfect way to experience the desert en-
Dolly Steamboat For more summer vacation ideas and or runabouts, full marine services, great
vironment at night complete with desert
Lodging wildlife such as nighthawks, tortoises, in- to take advantage of the Mesa Money sav-
fishing.
Saguaro Lake Marina: 480-986-5546
sects and night-blooming flowers. Guests ings program, contact the Mesa Conven-
Homestead Village
1920 W. Isabella must bring their own flashlight. 480-941- tion & Visitors Bureau. Roosevelt Lake
480-752-2266 1225, www.dbg.org Once the largest man-made lake in the
www.homesteadhotels.com world, it covers 26 square miles. Sum-
I Love This Bar And Grill In Mesa
mary: windsurfing, boating, fishing and
Windemere Hotel Singer/songwriter Toby Keith has officially opened his new 20,000 square foot restaurant and
water skiing, beautiful beaches. New,
5750 E. Main St. bar named after his hit song “I Love this Bar.” The restaurant provides live music and dancing;
480-985-3600 state-of-the art marina with boat rentals,
50 HDTV monitors for viewing sporting events; “Toby,” a mechanical bull; and home-cooked
www.resortmesa.com a ship store, wet slips and dry storage.
Southern style fare with friends. The centerpiece of the restaurant is the 85-foot guitar-shaped
Also fish cleaning station, picnic areas,
bar. Location: the theater district at Mesa Riverview, 1065 North Dobson Road.
restrooms, boating ramp, camping and
Restaurants 480-844-TOBY (8629)
stocked fish.
Landmark Restaurant Roosevelt Lake Marina: 928-467-2245
809 W. Main St.
480-962-4652 Apache Lake
Quieter and more remote with unpaved
Matta’s Mexican Food access road. Summary: boating, water
1105 N. Higley Rd. skiing, swimming, bass fishing. Marina
480-655-8646 with a motel, gas station, restaurant,
THE REAL ARIZONA — CANYON LAKE picnic supplies, RV and camper hookups,
RV Resorts boat ramp and dock. Surrounded by the
This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is Tonto National Forest with campgrounds
Good Life RV Resort and picnic areas.
3403 E. Main St. consistently rated one of the “Best Things
480-832-4990, 800-999-4990 to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona Apache Lake Marina
www.goodliferv.com & Resort: 928-467-2511
attraction for locals and tourists alike.
Towerpoint Resort Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale,
4860 East Main and Phoenix, Arizona — Daily Nature
480-832-4996, 800-444-4996 Cruises and Twilight Dinner Cruises.
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Payson Springerville 800-352-6305
260
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87 73
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623-386-3892
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San Carlos 928-754-2121
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Tucson
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Pearce
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Southern Arizona Cities & Towns

Family Summer Fun
It’s “Two Cool” in Cochise County!
Ajo Eden Morenci Sells Tombstone
Amado Elfrida Mt. Lemmon Sierra Vista Tubac When it comes to escaping Cochise County Tourism Council:
Anegam Elgin Naco Solomon Tucson the desert heat of an Arizona 800-862-5273

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excavation (so to speak)! Mountains
Bisbee Fort Huachuca Palominas Stargo Why and caves. Travel deep into the earth for an awe-
Blue Fort Thomas Patagonia Sunizona Willcox More and more Arizonans are waking inspiring experience neither you nor your
Bowie Franklin Pearce Sunsites
Bylas Geronimo Pima Swift Trail up to the fact that Flagstaff and Sedona children will ever forget at Kartchner
Carmen Green Valley Pisinimo Junction (as great as they are!) don’t have a corner Caverns State Park. Hidden beneath the
Catalina Hannagan Pomerene Topawa Hannagan Meadow Blue on cool. Increasingly, valley and desert Whetstone Mountains, the caverns’ sub-

GREENLEE
Central Meadow Portal Thatcher dwellers are cluing in to the secret of the tropical temps (68-70) make your journey
Childs Hereford Rio Rico south and running for the hills (and hidden through millions of years of geological
Clifton Hickiwan Rillito 191
treasures) of Cochise County. history as cool and comfortable as it is won-
Cochise Huachuca City Safford GRAHAM
Going Up! drous and exciting. These are “living caves”
Comobabi Kansas Sahuarita Bylas
Fort Thomas
Stargo
Round up family or friends and head for with flourishing ecosystems and developing
Cortaro Settlement Saint David Geronimo Morenci
Clifton

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Eden the Chiricahua and Huachuca Mountains, stalagmites and stalactites.
Pima
The park is offering reduced prices
Central 78

Douglas Lukeville San Simon

Klondyke
Thatcher
Safford
Solomon 75
Duncan
where higher altitudes keep things cool
Dragoon Marana Santa Rosa Swift Trail
70

Franklin
enough to make sure camping, hiking, through Sept. 4th for the Rotunda/Throne
Duncan McNeal Sasabe Fort
Grant
Junction
birdwatching or just enjoying the area’s Room tour. Adult tickets are only $12 while
Catalina
Childs Marana Mt. Lemmon
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rich scenery and western history are still tickets for youths aged 7-13 are $5. Be sure
Ajo Hickiwan
Anegam Rillito
79
Oro Valley
Bowie
San Simon lots of fun - even in July. to make reservations: 520-586-2283
Cortaro
Why Santa Rosa
Tucson
Willcox
186 Here, you’ll find some of the South- An exciting tour of another kind takes
South Tucson Dos Cabezas
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PIMA 10 Cochise west’s most compelling natural wonders you underground at Bisbee’s Queen Mine.
85 86
Pomerene Kansas Settlement
Pisinimo
Comobabi Vail
Dragoon
191

Sunsites Portal
and historic sites, including Cochise Don’t forget to bring a jacket - the mine’s
Sells Green Valley Sahuarita
Stronghold (the hideout of the legendary year-round temperature is 47 degrees Fahr-
181
Lukeville 386
Benson Saint David
83 90 Pearce Sunizona
Topawa 286
Amado
19
Fairbank COCHISE Apache leader), the striking rock spires of enheit! You don’t want to be shivering when
Tombstone
Sonoita
the Chiricahua National Monument, and former miners weave their storytelling spell
82
San Miguel
Huachuca City Elfrida
Tubac 82
Elgin Sierra Vista
Arivaca Carmen
Tumacacori
Patagonia Fort
Huachuca 90 80
McNeal
Bisbee 191
Fort Huachuca Historical Museum, among and take you back in time to the days when
Sasabe
many others. the mine was a treasure trove. 520-432-2071
80

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Attraction Guide
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Rd., 85743
520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
520-647-7275
Musselman Honda Circuit
11800 S. Harrison Rd.
520-245-5278
www.MHCircuit.com
Tucson Museum of Art
140 N. Main, 85701
520-624-2333
www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
The University of Arizona
Biosphere 2
20 minutes north of Tucson
on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5
520-838-6200, www.B2science.com
www.aztourist.com
Biosphere 2 is “Man-Made Wonder”
Life Books’ List of Must-See Marvels
By La Monica Everett-Haynes,
University Communications
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na’s Biosphere 2 as one of the “50 Must-
See Natural and Man-made Marvels.”
The “Wonders of the World” edition
lists the UA-managed science and educa-
tion center as one among few places in the
United States to be honored in the book.
“It’s really humbling and exciting news
at the same time to be included in the
company of such iconic structures,” said
Hassan Hijazi, director of external affairs
for the 34.5-acre Biosphere 2 campus.
Other man-made wonders Life Books
includes are the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney
Opera House and the National Stadium
in Beijing.
Outside of Tucson, the next nearest
“wonder” is the Golden Gate Bridge in San
Francisco, Calif. Other U.S.-based man-
made wonders include the Empire State
Building in New York City and Mount
Rushmore in South Dakota.
Among the natural wonders that made
the list are the Galápagos Islands, the
Serengeti in Africa, the Rock of Gibraltar,
the Amazon and the Grand Canyon.
Southern AZ • Page 15
Tucson Tidbits
The Tucson Botanical Gardens opens
on Thursdays from 5 pm to 9 pm for Twi-
Tour info: 520-838-6200 light Thursdays and live, all-ages entertain-
wwwB2science.org ment, the return of the Prehistoric Gardens
exhibit, and buffet dinners catered by the
Comparatively speaking, the Biosphere Gardens Café, now through August.
2, constructed between 1988 and 1991, The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s
is much younger than many of the other Summer Saturday Evenings give visitors
a chance to tour the museum at night,
notables.
when many of the animals are at their most
“This is a very unique facility and, espe- active. Each Saturday through August 29 ;
cially when the UA took over its function, special discounted admission after 4 pm.
it’s become an ideal place to do science and www.visitTucson.org
address scientific grand challenges facing Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit
our world today,” Hijazi said. July 17 - August 15 at the Arizona State
The UA, under the direction of the Col- Museum, “Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers,
lege of Science, began managing the facility Our Heroes” traces the story of the famed
Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. The
during the summer of 2007.
exhibit features photographs; facsimiles
At that time, the University’s incentive of original, military WW II documents; a
was to revive the once-dormant facility
full-length documentary; and the (now de-
by expanding educational programs and classified) Navajo Code itself. 520-621-6302
exhibitions while also introducing a broad
range of scientific experiments meant to en-
gage those studying water, ecology, energy
and climate change.
“We hope that this designation in the Life
special issue would bring more people to
The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 so
that we can continue to focus our mission
of connecting science and society,” said
Travis Huxman, the director of Biosphere 2.
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Blue Waters Beckon

Lake Havasu: Arizona’s Playground
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all of Arizona, and one of the only in everything from a personal water craft to
the region, that resides on the shores of a fully furnished houseboats.
major lake. One of Lake Havasu’s most popular
While many lakes in southern Cali- hangouts is the Bridgewater channel at
fornia are under heavy restrictions, Lake the world famous London Bridge. Vari-
Havasu is free from such limitations. ous shops and restaurants offer every-
Boaters are free to run the entire 45 miles thing from swimwear to snacks. Two of
of the lake, and can even run to nearby the city’s most scenic and verdant parks
are here as well, London Bridge Beach
Colorado Laughlin, up the Colorado River for a
scenic and fun day trip. and Rotary Park.
Fishing is very popular on Lake
River Region Because Lake Havasu City is such a
popular boating destination, the city is Havasu, as large and small mouth bass as
Cities & Towns geared towards the boater lifestyle. Boat
parking is ample at local hotels. Two ho-
well as striper are very active during the
summer months. A multimillion dollar
Blythe, CA Oatman tels actually let you leave the boat in the fisheries program has turned the lake
water: the London Bridge Resort and The into one of the west’s top sport fishing
Bouse Parker destinations.
Nautical Beachfront Resort.
Bullhead City Peach Springs Lake Havasu City is a smart choice Off the water, Lake Havasu is home to
Chloride Poston budget wise as well, as prices for just a thriving nightlife. A host of nightclubs,
about everything are at the lowest they’ve bars and restaurants cater to every pos-
Cibola Quartzsite sible taste, while two theatre companies
been in years. Hotels are offering attrac-
Colorado City, CO Riviera tive specials, restaurants are advertising stage regular productions at a pair of
Dateland Roll discounts on dining, and the shopping performing art centers. And everything
Dolan Springs Salome centers are promoting discounted goods. is located just minutes from any hotel in
town.
Ehrenberg San Luis
Fort Mohave
Gadsden
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Lake Havasu City Wellton
by Money Magazine, as having the Arizona. For more of Yuma’s past, check
Laughlin, NV Wenden best year-round weather by The Farmer’s out the Yuma Territorial Prison State
Littlefield Wickieup Almanac, and as the 7th best golfing city Park and Century House Museum. Enjoy
Martinez Lake Willow Beach in the U.S. by Golf Magazine, it is no won- fishing, hunting, bird-watching, dinner
der that many of Yuma’s visitors one day cruises, golf, tennis, wonderful lodging
Mesquite Winterhaven return for good. and fabulous restaurants.
Moccasin Yucca Head to downtown Yuma for boutiques,
Needles, CA Yuma the Historic Yuma Theatre, and Lutes

Yuma Lodging, Dining & Activity Guide

Activities Lodging
Check Out These Colorado River Towns GreenGo Pedicab LLC Clarion Suites Yuma
Bullhead City Chloride Yuma Wetlands Tour 2600 S. 4th Ave.
Originally known as Hardyville, the Oldest continuously inhabited mining 10716 E. 36th Street 928-726-4830, 866-SEE-YUMA
town grew up to support the construction of town in AZ, antique and gift shops, see old 928-580-2178 www.clarionyuma.com
Davis Dam. Colorado River Museum, water miners’ cabins and original two-cell jail, www.greengopedicab.com
sports, Nevada casinos just across the river, gunfights every Saturday. ATV, mountain Quality Inn Airport
scenic Black Mountains nearby. bike and hiking trails, rockhounding, The Peanut Patch 928-726-4721
Bullhead Area Chamber: 800-987-7457 famous Roy Purcell murals, “The Journey.” 4322 E. County 13th St. 711 E. 32nd St.
928-726-6292, 800-872-7688 www.choicehotels.com/Hotel/AZ197
Milepost 53 on Hwy 93 north of Kingman.
Kingman Chloride Chamber: 928-565-4888
Heart of Route 66 (longest original
Yuma River Tours
1920 S. Arizona Ave.
Restaurants
stretch of the Mother Road runs through Yuma 928-783-4400 Nestle Toll House Cafe
downtown) with antique shops, the Route 66 Sited at a historic crossing point of the www.yumarivertours.com 1325 S. Yuma Palms Parkway, Suite B-1
Museum, Bonelli House, Mohave Museum Colorado River. Explore Century House Mu- 928-783-8300, www.nestlecafe.com
of History & Art. Recreation at nearby seum and the Yuma Territorial Prison. Enjoy Silver Bullet Motorsports
Hualapai Mountain Park plus two 18-hole a date shake while touring a nearby medjool Trail Rides of Yuma Yuma Landing Restaurant and Lounge
championship golf courses. date plantation, rent a canoe or kayak and 2786 E. 16th Street 233 4th Ave.
928-344-2117 928-782-7427, www.yumalanding.com
Powerhouse Visitor Center: 866-427-7866 float down the river. www.silverbulletmotorsports.net
Yuma Visitor’s Bureau: 800-293-0071
July 2009
Take a Drive!
Points of Interest
Near Parker
‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve
The ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a
serene wetland and backwater area of
the Colorado River. It consists of 1,253
acres of wilderness and a 3.5 acre
park. The preserve offers a variety of
activities including hunting, fishing,
hiking, canoeing and bird-watching.
There is a 4.6 mile fitness trail as well
as playground and picnic facilities.
‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is located
just south of Four Corners on the
Colorado River Indian Reservation.
Directions: Go approximately three
miles south of Parker on Mohave
Road, turn west on Rodeo Road at the
PIRA Rodeo Grounds.
928-669-2664
Poston Memorial Monument
This monument marks the site of
the Poston War Relocation Center
where 17,867 persons of Japanese an-
cestry were interned during World War
II. The monument is located 11 miles
south of Parker on Mohave Road and
may be visited at any time during day-
light hours. The history of the center is
inscribed into the monument and at an
information kiosk.
928-669-2174
Swansea Ghost Town
Swansea has been proclaimed as one
of Arizona’s best ghost towns by Ari-
zona Highways Magazine. Take a day
trip back in time and see the remains
of what was once a bustling mining
community, complete with a “moving
picture house,” a post office and auto-
mobile dealership. Swansea is accessible
by two-wheel drive automobiles. The
ghost town can be reached by traveling
east out of Parker on Shea Road. There
is no charge to visit.
Attractions
Buckskin Mountain State Park
928-667-3231
Emerald Canyon Golf Course
7351 Riverside Dr.
928-667-3366
www.emeraldcanyongolf.com
The Best of
Arizona
www.aztourist.com
Ya Just Gotta Be Here!
Parker, Arizona is located
on the Colorado River, just
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unique and affordable area offers
a relaxing extended stay lifestyle and
vacation atmosphere.
Parker is the perfect year-round
vacation spot for all types of activities.
Whether it’s watersports that include
boating, skiing, wakeboarding and per-
sonal watercraft or camping, off-roading,
golfing, fishing and Rving, we have over
30 RV parks, campgrounds, hotels and
motels to accommodate you along the
Cool Your Jets...
at Hot Spots in Parker, Arizona!
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know about these great places.
Whether you cruise in a canoe,
personal watercraft, jet boat
or pontoon, the Parker Strip
welcomes you. Hungry?
Just pull up to a restaurant
and enjoy some great food
and hospitality at one of our
many river front establish-
ments. You can only do that
on this stretch of the river!
One of the popular float-
ing eateries is The Road-
runner Restaurant and
Bar, open 7 days a week serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Weekly specials include
Taco Night on Monday and BBQ Ribs on
Saturday. 928-667-3373
Another great choice is Foxes. This
floating Restaurant and Bar is open dur-
ing the week from 11 am to midnight and
weekends 8 am to 2 am. Their specialties
are BBQ ribs and Alaskan King Crab
Legs. 928-667-3444
For the best hamburgers on the river,
head to Badenoch’s Restaurant, open
daily 7 am to 4 pm (closed for the winter
Lodging, Dining & Attractions Guide
KLPZ Radio - 1380AM
928-669-9274
www.klpz1380.com
Retail
Spanky’s RV & Marine Supply
1012 S. Joshua Ave.
928-669-1600
PARKER
928-669-6511 • www.parkerareatourism.com
Colorado River Region • Page 17
www.parkerareatourism.com
16-mile stretch of the Parker Strip. Many
of our businesses are accessible by boat
or other watercraft!
We offer a variety of restaurants,
shopping, museums, libraries, wildlife
preserves, a four-star golf course and
THX 4-plex movie theater, Parker Dam CALENDAR
“The World’s Deepest Dam”, the Blue
Water Resort & Casino and, of course, July 11
The Colorado River! KLPZ 1380 AM FLOG™ Tournament
Make Parker, Arizona your next desti- (baseball golf)
Fundraiser benefits a community organization.
nation, you’ll be glad you did!
September 6
Sunrise Rotary Golf Tournament
Fundraiser Benefits Rotary Scholarship
Program
September 7
Wrap up your Summer on the River-Labor
928-669-6511 Day Weekend!
www.parkerareatourism.com
September 20
beginning Thanksgiving Weekend). They Mike Keevey Golf Tournament
also serve sandwiches, beer and wine. Benefits the Town of Parker Community
928-669-2681 Pool
In addition to its full-
October 17
service campground, Parker Rotary 60th Annual Rodeo State
Buckskin Mountain State Finals
Park includes a restaurant,
arcade, boutique, conve- October 24
nience store and gas dock. Blue Water Resort & Casino 5th Annual
928 667-3231 300 Enduro Race
Speed boat competition
Sandbar Resort at
Redrock features the October 24
“Shipwrecked Cafe and Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd
Bar”, Home of the River Annual Chili Cookoff
Pirates. The restaurant is shaped like the Horseshoe competition, live music, ven-
dors, wakeboard demonstration and lots of
front of a ship and offers a great variety of
fun on the river!
food and a full bar. 928 667-3116
Blue Water Resort & Casino is the November 7
home of River Willows fine dining, The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 17th
Garden Grill, and Rivers Edge Cantina. Annual “Gong Show” Fundraiser
164 boat slips available, just check in at Local Talent Show features singing, danc-
ing and hilarious acts.
the Marina. 928 669-7000
All of these establishments can be ac- November 8
cessed by watercraft or land, which makes Blue Water Resort & Casino
the Parker Strip the most unique area of 9th Annual Triathlon
southern Arizona’s “West Coast”!
Restaurants RV Resorts
Badenoch’s On The River Havasu Springs Resort
Hwy 95 928-669-2681 2581 Hwy 95
928-667-3361
Fox’s Floating Restaurant & Bar
6350 Riverside Dr. Roadrunner Resort RV
928-667-3444 7000 Riverside Dr.
www.foxsresort.com 928-667-4252
G R A N D C A N Y O N S TAT E
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Lodging, Dining & One of the “50 Best Places to Live”! CALENDAR
Attraction Guide Silver City, New Mexico JUL 10-AUG 9 COSTA MESA, CA
Orange County Fair
In 1870, a group of Ameri- 800-548-9378 Orange County Fair and Exposition Cen-
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P.O. Box 4030-NH475 Silver City was also named Best Small
the rush was on. In ten short months, 12a, adm $10/$5. 714-708-1500
Golden, CO Town New Mexico 2008 by the “Official
303-277-3880 the newly christened “Silver City” grew Best of”, a division of Media World USA, JUL 17-18 DUCK CREEK, UT
www.coors.com from a single cabin to over 80 buildings. an independent television and internet Duck Creek Days
Today we have over 10,000 residents and company that provides TV and web viewers Art, craft & food booths, games for
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument are surrounded by rugged natural beauty children and adults, the GREAT CHILI
Approx. 2 hours north of Silver City, NM with the official best places to visit in each
and the Gila Wilderness. featured state. COOK-OFF (Sat), music and dancing in the
505-536-9461, www.nps.gov/gicl
Silver City enjoys four mild seasons with evenings, drawing for a Polaris ATV (Sat).
Head this way on July 25-26 and take Fr noon-10p, Sa 9a-10p. 435-682-2690 or
Legoland California beautiful day and night skies. The area is part in Cowboy Days! In celebration of the
One Legoland Dr. 682-3330
a nature lover’s paradise. Hike or bike National Day of the American Cowboy,
Carlsbad, CA
760-918-5346 in the rolling Boston Hills, a reclaimed there will be various events, vendors and JUL 25-26 SILVER CITY, NM
www.legoland.com historic mining area overlooking the town, displays in Gough Park and other sites in Cowboy Days
or head to the Continental Divide Trail that Silver City. 575-534-0550 Gough Park and various sites - To celebrate
Santa Fe Southern Railway, Inc. ascends the Pinos Altos Mountains in the the National Day of the American Cowboy.
410 S. Guadalupe For more about Silver City, check our Various events, vendors and displays.
Santa Fe, NM
3.3-million-acre Gila National Forest. website or call the Silver City-Grant County 575-534-0550
505-989-8600, 888-989-8600 It’s no wonder Silver City has been C of C.
www.sfsr.com named in the 50 Best Places to Live: The JUL 24-26 SAN DIEGO, CA
Next Great Adventure Towns by “National Festival of the Bells at
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Boasting beautiful weather, sunshine, 7 miles N of Silver City, NM 88th Annual Inter-Tribal
50 Casita Flats Rd. sea and surf, San Diego is California’s Indian Ceremonial
Gila, NM 88038 Red Rock State Park & downtown - 50
575-535-4455, 877-923-4827 second largest city. Among its world class
attractions, San Diego offers visitors the tribes from US & Canada, dances, contest
San Diego Zoo, Legoland and the Maritime Pow Wow, parades, rodeo, juried Indian art
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
333 W. Harbor Dr. Museum. And what visit to the City by the show, village artists market. 505-863-3896
San Diego, 92101 Sea would be complete without spending • Private Balcony
619-230-8340 AUG 26-29 KANAB, UT
some time with the famous Shamu at Sea • Fireplace w/ wood
www.marriotthotel.com • Hot Tub • Satellite TV 10th Annual Western Legends Roundup
World? Wagon Train, workshops, film festival, quilt
Historic shopping districts like the • Kitchen • Microwave
show, cowboy poetry, Indian dancing,
Restaurants Gaslamp Quarter are popular gathering • BBQ Grill • Amenities
quick draw contest, fiddle contest, Dutch
Call
Croce’s Restaurant & Bar
802 5th Ave.
places. For all you diehard baseball fans,
don’t forget the Padres-San Diego’s own Today (800)413-5024 oven cookoff, Sat. parade, street fair w/ arts
& crafts, food, live western music.
baseball team. San Diego also offers a www.bearcreekcabins.com 435-644-3444
San Diego, CA
619-233-4355 gateway into our neighbor to the south,
www.croces.com Mexico. Enter through Tijuana and grab a
taste of Latin flavor and culture.
Cafe Diablo With all of these attractions to offer, San
599 West Main St. Diego is a true wonderland for visitors of
Torrey, UT all ages. EscapE TO saN DIEGO!
435-425-3070 San Diego Conventions and Visitors
www.cafediablo.net Stay 3 nights or more at our special package
Bureau: 619-232-3101, www.sandiego.org
rate of $249 and enjoy a bundle built for you!

• Deluxe Guest Room

• Enjoy cool air in our
scenic mountains.
Become Enchanted • Free Internet
• $60 Food and Beverage credit per day
• Gateway to the 3.3 Million Acre With Southwest • Complimentary self-parking per stay
Gila National Forest. New Mexico. For reservations call 1-800-228-9290 or
• Visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings.
• Just 3 hours away! visit www.sandiegomarriottescape.com.
Reference Rate Code XWDW.

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G RANT COU NTY
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Silver City/Grant County Phone 619.234.1500, www.Marriott.com/SANDT

Chamber of Commerce
201 N. Hudson, Dept. AZ
Silver City, NM 88061
The Silver City area has it all! Travel the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic
Valid through 9/30/09. Subject to availability. Prices subject to change. Tax and gratuity not
included. *1st night’s non-refundable deposit must be made at time of reservation. While
Byway; over 100 years of Old West history. Victorian districts, museums,
the deposit is nonrefundable, dates of stay can be changed. Upgrade to Bay View Room at
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina for only $20 per night. Must stay 3 consecutive nights.

www.silvercity.org galleries and the Gila Wilderness make Silver City a unique place. Explore the Credit will be given at check-out - no refund for unused credit. Credit can only be applied
to Marriott managed restaurants, lounges and room service and will be applied on the third
Gila Cliff Dwellings, area hot springs, City of Rocks, Pinos Altos, historic night of the stay. Not valid with other offers or for groups of 10 or more.
1.800.548.9378 downtown Silver City, Catwalk Recreation Area and Mogollon Ghost Town.
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Lodging, Dining & The Road to Rocky Point CALENDAR

Activity Guide Remade with Your Safety in Mind JUL 11-12 ROSARITO, B.C.
By Jason Sprinkle 602-439-9004 Summer Festival
www.rockypointres.com Rosarito Pavilion - Combining the “Steak &
Activities 15 years ago, the road from

el y
g
Lobster Festival”, “Rosarito Art & Furniture

Tr Happ

“El Duque” Dive Charters
8540 E. Green Acres
Tucson, AZ
520-977-3598
www.divecortez.com
Sonoran Sport Center
San Carlos
011-52-622-226-0929
www.sonoransportcenter.com
Lodging
Bahia Resort Hotel
Paseo Calle Primera & Alvarado
Ensenada, B.C.
011-52-646-178-2101
www.hotelbahia.com.mx
San Felipe Marina Resort & Spa
Km 4.5 Carretera San Felipe
1-800-291-5397
www.sanfelipemarina.com.mx
Real Estate Agents/
Developments
REMAX Legacy
Rocky Point
602-334-4359
Local #: 638-383-1425
www.realestaterockypoint.net
Restaurants
Elvira’s Restaurant
Obregon #1
Nogales, Sonora
011-52-631-313-4773
La Roca Restaurant & Bar
Calle Elias No. 91
Nogales, Sonora
in
Sonoyta, Mexico to Rocky Point
av
was narrow, hilly, and at times
scary. People who drove on that road
sometimes used little caution around the
curves, and you could have considered
it a dangerous road. I once witnessed a
rollover accident where a suburban, going
pretty much the speed limit, got a wheel in
the sand and then careened out of control.
There was really no shoulder back then.
State police cars were never seen on the
road, and the nearest emergency services
were in Sonoyta or Rocky Point.
Fast forward to today. The entire length
of the road from the border to Rocky
Point has been redone. There is a wider
shoulder, and some of the curves and hills
have been straightened and flattened. The
presence of the state police is seen and felt,
as motorists are reminded to watch their
Cool Things to Do in Rocky Point
1) Ogle sea turtles, octopus, sea horses,
shrimp, various fish species, and sea lions at
CET-MAR Aquarium.
(011-52) 638-382-0010
2) Head to Old Port to shop till you drop!
3) Visit CEDO (Center for the Study of Deserts
& Oceans) for free natural history talks; Eco-
Tours are also available. In USA: 520-320-
5473; In Mexico: 638-382-0113
4) Take a cruise, there are all kinds from sunset
margarita cruises to dolphin watching cruises.
speed. The emergency services are still
in Sonoyta and Rocky Point, but the
chance of a first responder arriving on
scene of an accident are greater with the
additional police presence. The state of
Sonora is aware of how important Rocky
Point is to its tourism image. Governor
Eduardo Bours has gone to great lengths
to make sure that Americans traveling to
Rocky Point have a safe journey .
We at Rocky Point Reservations have
seen the transformation of the road and
the community during our 22 years
in business. Getting to Rocky Point is
safer than it has ever been, and being in
Rocky Point is even more fun now than
it was back then. Call us or visit our
website today to book your stay.
5) Explore the Pinacate & Gran Desierto del
Altar Biosphere Reserve. The region is a 30-
mile wide volcanic field so reminiscent of the
moon that the Apollo astronauts once trained
there. It’s also the largest active dune field in
North America.
6) Try deep sea fishing.
7) Take a trip to Bird Island in the
Sea of Cortez.
8) If you’ve never been four-wheeling, this is the
place to start!
Expo”, “International Seafood Fair” and “The
Pavilion of Tequilas” plus live music, maria-
chi and folkloric dancing.
martha@bajaevents.com.mx
JUL 13-19 CHIHUAHUA - HIDALGO DEL
PARRAL
Villista Cavalcade
136-mile horse race from Chihuahua to
Hidalgo del Parral. 1,300 riders.
www.chihuahua.gob.mx
JUL 28-AUG 1 EAST CAPE, B.C SUR
Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament
Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort - Over
350,000.00 in prize money for Marlin, Tuna
and Dorado. www.bisbees.com
AUG 1-14 ENSENADA, B.C.
Fiesta de la Vendimia
Two week harvest festival celebrating
Mexico’s premeire wine making region.
Tastings, meals and cultural events. Valle de
Guadalupe-Santo To’mas, Ensenada.
www.fiestadelavendimia.com
SEP 4-7 SAN CARLOS, SON
26th Labor Day Invitational
Fishing Tournament
Cocktail party, raffle & auction kick off
event on Fri, 6p at San Carlos Plaza Hotel.
Hosted by Friends of Sonora, which aids
local charities. bhammer@prodigy.net.mx
or (011-52) 622-227-0114
San Felipe, B.C.
San Felipe was founded in 1916 as a com-
mercial fishing port. Increasingly, however,
this town of 25,000 derives its principal
income from tourism and retirement living.
Avid anglers will enjoy sport-fishing tours

Welcome to Paradise
011-52-631-312-0760 in the Sea of Cortez. Other outdoor activities
www.larocarestaurant.com
include parasailing, banana boat rides, and
exploring the sand dunes on an ATV or dune
RV Campgrounds buggy.
Playa De Oro RV Resort
Rocky Point
Sea of Cortez Rentals
Located on the Sea of Cortez, the
Wildlife viewing is another attraction, and
visitors can observe sea lions while visiting
Local #: 638-383-2668
SUMMER SPECIALS Konsag Island or take a boat trip to see whales
www.playadeoro-rv.com lovely Mexican resort community (MAY 1 - AUG 1) in their natural environment.
of San Carlos offers something for 1BD - $50 Golfers can tee up at Las Caras De México
everyone. For water sports enthusi- 2BD - $80
Vacation Rentals asts, there are beautiful sand beaches, 3BD - $120
championship golf course at El Dorado
Ranch. The 18-hole, 7,152-yard course offers a
Rocky Point Reservations spectacular diving and snorkeling, full-service Clubhouse and Pro Shop facilities.

800-247-4527
602-439-1556 kayaking, and offshore fishing. The lively center of town is bursting with
8004276259 San Carlos is only a 255 mile, 4-hour restaurants, taco stands, and souvenir stalls.
www.rockypointres.com drive from Nogales, AZ on Hwy 15, Roving musicians add a cheerful ambiance.
a safe four-lane divided highway. www.seaofcortezrentals.com San Felipe is located 125 miles south of the
Sea of Cortez
800-247-4527 border between Calexico, CA and Mexicali,
www.seaofcortezrentals.com Baja California. The primary route to town is
Mexico’s Federal Highway 5.
www.sanfelipe.com.mx
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Navajo Nation Guide Blogging through Navajoland

After using the online as- ExploreNavajo.com everyone’s travel itinerary.
Attractions sistance of ExploreNavajo.com,

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3:30pm - It is a late lunch, but! definitely

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Ti ti
I’ve decided to drive through the the high country. Time for fuel for the car a good one. We all shared plates... we had

Canyon De Chelly National Monument
PO Box 558
Indian Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
928-674-5500
Navajo Code Talkers Museum
PO Box 247
Tuba City, AZ 86045
928-640-0684
Navajo Museum, Library,
and Visitor’s Center
Highway 264 and Loop Road
P.O. Box 1840
Window Rock, AZ 86515
928-871-7941
Lodging
Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital
48 West Highway 264 ,
Window Rock, AZ 86515
928-871-4108, 800-662-6189
Quality Inn Navajo Nation
10 North Main Street ,
Tuba City, AZ 86045
928-283-4545, 800-644-8383
Vaca
Navajo Nation for a couple of days.
I have the summer to
spend a good vacation with
my family; but want to be a
smart traveler. This is a great
opportunity to show my
family our Arizona “back-
yard.”
8:00am - We’re off
towards Navajoland. I have
driven through a time or
two, but never really stop to
enjoy the attractions. Coffee cup is ready,
bags are packed, and our spontaneity is
ready to go.
10:30am - Just made it to Flagstaff. What
a great drive, and so much cooler up here in
Zuni Cultural Arts Expo
An Authentic Cultural Experience
By Tom R. Kennedy,
ar r
and the family.
2:00pm - We’re in Tuba
City, an hour’s drive from
Flagstaff. It’s become known
as the “hub of Northern
Arizona.” Every major at-
traction within a 1.5 hour
time frame. We completed
the 2-hour self-guided tour
through the Explore Navajo
Interactive Museum. It
was wonderful!!, this new
museum has almost everything covered,
along with the Navajo Code Talkers exhibit.
There is so much we didn’t know about the
Navajo Culture. Built by the Navajo artistic
community, this has got to be a stop on
505-782-7238
Navajo taco, Navajo vegetable stew with
tortillas and frybread, along with squash
and corn with potatoes... it was all very de-
licious. Now time to check-in for the night.
The Quality Inn Navajo Nation in Tuba
City has wonderful comfortable beds and a
relaxing environment.
5:00pm - We set up for a sunset walk
around the block, and call it a night. We
come back to the coffee house to relax and
have a nice cup of coffee. Time to take the
map out again and plan for tomorrow... oh
but wait, more updates on the free wifi ac-
cess they have here.
8:00pm - Day One.. check! Good night
and safe travels to all...
Apache
Arts & Crafts
Festival

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928-645-8851, 866-645-8851
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Navajo Parks al Arts Expo will be held from August 15 Expo will feature traditional Zuni dance
groups, artist demonstrations, a variety Hawley Lake in the Cool
to 16 at the Zuni Visitor & Arts Center White Mountains
Monument Valley, 435-727-5874 located on State Hwy. 53, the same time of regional and Native American foods,
Antelope Canyon, 928-698-2808 Artist Booths • Crown Dancers • Storytelling
as the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. and cultural and arts displays in the
Little Colorado River Gorge, Singers • Food • Vendors
928-679-2303 Customers who purchase arts at the Zuni Visitor Center. Drawings will be held for prizes
Four Corners Monument, Expo can do so with a peace of mind, While in the Zuni or the Gallup area,
928-871-6647 check out some of the twenty-seven sites Rt. 473 off Rt. 260, near Hawley Lake Store
since all artists who participate in the
Window Rock Veteran’s Memorial, Expo guarantee the authenticity of their on the Ancient Way Arts Trail (AWAT) -
928-871-6637 WMAT Office of Tourism
work and materials. New Mexico’s first designated multi-arts 928-338-1230
Bowl Canyon Recreation Area,
928-871-6647 trail. Sites on the AWAT represent over
navajonationparks.org 650 participating artists from Gallup to
Zuni to Grants, including Zuni, Navajo,
Shopping Anglo, Hispanic - traditional as well as AUTHENTIC
contemporary artists. Many thousands NATIVE AMERICAN
Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise Stores
Cameron, AZ 86020 of other artists and dozens of arts busi-
ARTS, CRAFTS
Highway 89 & 64 nesses can be found throughout this
928-679-2244 arts-rich region. & JEWELRY
Chinle, AZ 86503 Visit www.ancientwayartstrail.com for Visit the most popular rest area/view
Highway 191 & Route 7 more details about the Ancient Way Arts point in the Coconino National Forest,
928-674-5338 Trail as well as regional attractions. the Oak Creek Vista Overlook.
Kayenta, AZ 86033 Enjoy scenic views of the Mogollon
Highway 160 & 163 Don’t Miss This! Rim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.
928-328-8120 AUG 1-2 FLAGSTAFF Interact with Native American Vendors
and take a piece of their culture and
Tonalea, AZ 86044 60th Annual Navajo Festival tradition home with you!
Highway 160 ST RD 564 of Arts & Culture
928-672-2600 Museum of Northern AZ - 70+ artists Oak Creek Vista Overlook
create innovative expressions of tradi- on Hwy 89A (14 miles south of Flagstaff)
Window Rock, AZ 86515 tional art forms: weavers, potters, basket CLEAN RESTROOMS • OPEN YEAR ROUND
Highway 264 & Route 12 makers, jewelers, painters. Enjoy music,
928-871-4090 For more information call
dances, storytelling & art demonstrations,
www. gonavajo.com www.zunitourism.com $7-$4, 9a-5p. 928-774-5213
928-526-2968
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777 N. Pinal Ave.
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Page-Lake Powell RV Park

Comfortable, Affordable, Secure
Page-Lake Powell Camp- 928-645-3374
ground & RV Park is located www.pagecampground.com
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in Page, Arizona, at the base of a

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sandstone mountain. We are a com- surroundings, you’ll find most campsites

fortable, affordable campground and located next to a shady tree. Each site will
RV Park with 99 regular and 26 monthly have their own picnic table and plenty of

Repair
campsites. Prices range from parking space for vehicles and
$16 to $30 per night with boats. For nature lovers, there
weekly rates also available. is a nice hiking trail from the
Don’t forget to ask about our corner of the campground. A
discount prices. campground store is located

We x it right ... For your convenience, we

offer full hook ups, tent sites,
in the front office, selling cold
beverages, ice, snacks, and fish-

it’s that simple!

dump station and LP gas. Ad-
ditional campground facilities
include clean restrooms, show-
ers, laundry room, pay phones,
wireless Internet, and a heated pool.
Dogs of all sizes are allowed with no
additional fees. They may not be left unat-
tended outside and must be leashed at all
PROUD AUTHORIZED DEALER times and kept off grassy areas. There is a
designated dog walk at the campground
and guests are responsible for cleaning up
after their pets.
Open year-round, Page-Lake Powell
Campground & RV Park has everything
you need for a fun family getaway and is
your complete Page, Arizona camping
solution. An established park with mature
trees, pristine maintenance, and quiet
ing tackle.
The campground is lo-
cated approximately five miles
from either Lake Powell or the
north and south rim of the Grand Canyon.
Several unique shops, restaurants, and Su-
per Wal-Mart are within walking distance.
Page-Lake Powell Campground & RV
Park takes the safety and security of our
guests very seriously - “Showing we care
about your safety and enjoyment.” That is
why we are the first campground in the
U.S.A. to initiate the “Crime Free RV/
Campground Program. Keeping illegal
activity out of rental property.” Watch
for signs like these in your travels as we
encourage more RV Parks to participate in
the program.
 10.00
$ off Admission
Good for up to 3 people
Not to be combined with any other discount

www.outofafricapark.com
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